Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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